Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Stowting events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Stowting? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Stowting
How our film set catering works in Stowting
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include location shoots and end-of-shoot parties, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Stowting, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Also near Stowting
What else we do in Stowting
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Stowting
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Questions from Stowting
Which station is closest to Stowting?
Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Stowting chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Stowting, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stowting to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Central London is about 55 miles from Stowting, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south. Stowting is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stowting, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Perfect for your shoot in Stowting
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Stowting, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Among the historic houses close to Stowting are Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south) and Acrise Place (4.2 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch